A Paloma Cocktail To Impress Tequila Connoisseurs With Key Tips For Variations
Offering a crisp, slightly bitter profile – the paloma cocktail celebrates the flavours of citrus fruit and its base spirit, tequila – in a light blend that makes it easy to build and replicate for single and batch servings. Its easy adaptability means that the fruity base can be swapped or elevated using other ingredients, while the fizzy component of soda can be replaced with sparkling or tonic water for an improved flavour. The Mexican drink rose to popularity due to craft tequila culture being spotlighted – and yet continuing to remain a favourite among skilled as well as amateur mixologists.
Paloma Cocktail Recipe For One
Ingredients
- 30 ml blanco tequila
- 90 ml grapefruit juice (freshly squeezed)
- 10 ml lime juice
- 30 ml soda water
- Grapefruit wedge, for garnish
- Ice cubes
Method
- In a highball glass, combine the tequila, grapefruit and lime juice with ice cubes.
- Stir carefully for 15-20 seconds to combine and cool the mixture.
- Top up with soda water and stir gently to maintain effervescence.
- Garnish with a wedge of grapefruit and serve immediately.
Key Tips To Recreate The Perfect Paloma Cocktail
- If you’ve confidently mastered the original recipe, experiment with variations that use mezcal for a smoky twist, berries for fruity fortification or even chillies for a spicy option.
- Along with a wedge of grapefruit as garnish, use a sprig of fresh rosemary or mint to elevate the aromatic citrus components and prolong the multi-sensory sipping experience.
- Make sure not to skimp on the ice since the flavours of the cocktail are best experienced when the temperature of the drink is low and the flavours, crisp.
- Using a salt rim on the serving glass provides a savoury contrast to the sweet, tart and bitter notes of the drink; one could also use Tajin for enhanced flavour.
- Taste the grapefruit juice beforehand to get a sense of whether the cocktail might need additional sweetener in the form of agave nectar or simple syrup.
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